CNS Lt Andromeda Tate

Andrea came out of her bedroom, still giving a stretch and a yawn as she walked over to sit down at the table. She was wearing a very tasteful dark blue silk chemise that went very well with her blue eyes. Her hair was a bit of a mess, but she ran her fingers through it to push it out of her eyes for now and tucked a stray bit of it behind one ear.

Cindy was wearing a simple but oversized long sleeve flannel shirt and nothing else. It came down just barely far enough to cover what it needed to. She placed a steaming cup of tea in front of Andrea and sat down in the chair at the adjacent side of the table.

Andrea reached out and took the cup in both hands and guided it to her lips more by muscle memory than coordinated effort and after taking a sip said, “Ah, thank you. I needed that.”

Cindy chuckled and sipped at her own cup, “Did you not sleep well?”

She gave a small sigh and thought about it before finally saying, “Not a bad night really, just one filled with memories I would rather not have is all.”

Cindy nodded, “Flip?”

Andrea nodded once and after taking another sip said, “Both Phillip and Sandy really. They were such a cute couple, just starting out and beginning a family. Now she will have to raise those twins on her own.”

Cindy let there be a long pause of reflection before she said, “She will manage. She is a tough little thing. With her augmentations, she is quite the force to be reckoned with.”

Andrea leaned back and rubbed her eyes, “I know, but it still bothers me at times. I wish I could do more. I need to get my mind off of them.”

Cindy sat up a little straighter in her chair and said, “Well, I think it is significant that there has not been another attempt on your life since you joined Starfleet. Perhaps there won’t be anymore.”

She shook her head slowly, “No, that would be asking too much. I’m just happy that they are willing to hope I am killed in the line of duty and that the security on a ship makes it more difficult than they consider worth their efforts at this point. I’m fine with that for now. I suppose I’m considered a low threat right now, so that is a good thing all around. I know not to take it for granted though. Letting my guard down too much would be a big mistake.”

Cindy gave a look of concern, “Are you going to tell the Captain? The Captains do have a right to know.”

She leaned back in her chair and looked up at nothing specific as she replied, “Oh, I know, but it just feels wrong every time I go over it. I think that for now it is enough that I simply am able to add a certain advantage in diplomatic situations. Knowing several Admirals and Ambassadors on a personal basis can have a very positive effect, should the need arise, but for now I don’t think this Captain needs something more to worry about. I don’t even know what our mission is yet, but the crew seems very on edge.”

Cindy patted Andrea’s hand that was on the table next to her cup, “You should eat something to help you focus and start your day.”

Andrea leaned her head on her other hand, elbow on the table, “I don’t know. Just tea for now.”

Cindy held out her hand and a slice of toast appeared from the replicator and she set it in front of Andrea, “Right, a slice of whole grain toast with butter, sugar and cinnamon. Good choice.”

Andrea groaned, but picked up the piece of toast and took a bite. No sooner had it hit her mouth and she knew it had been a good decision. She said nothing, but a tiny grin slipped onto her face and Cindy did not fail to notice it, resulting in a tiny grin of her own. They both knew she had been right, as she often was about such things.

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XO LtCmdr Samantha Waters
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